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TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Walter Flanagan (ranked 3194 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Limbaugh (ranked 1249 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flanagan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Wizard . On his way into the cage it seems that Walter Flanagan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Walter Flanagan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Walter Flanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lester Limbaugh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Flanagan rushes Limbaugh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flanagan has hold of one of Limbaugh's legs. Limbaugh is fighting the takedown attempt but Flanagan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flanagan (2) vs (0) Limbaugh
Limbaugh looking to control.
Limbaugh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flanagan defends it easily.
Limbaugh working a defensive guard here.
Flanagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Limbaugh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flanagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan won't allow Limbaugh to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flanagan (2) vs (2) Limbaugh
Limbaugh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flanagan sees it coming and defends easily.
Limbaugh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Limbaugh trying to pass the guard but Flanagan defending well.
Limbaugh is working for an americana but Flanagan has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Limbaugh was thinking about the submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh passes into half guard.
Limbaugh is looking to stall here but Flanagan recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flanagan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Limbaugh is now in half guard.
Limbaugh is looking for a kimura here.
Limbaugh is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh wants to control but Flanagan is keeping him busy.
Limbaugh is trying to work for a kimura but Flanagan is defending well.
Flanagan is refusing to be controlled, as Limbaugh sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Flanagan as he works his way to full guard.
Limbaugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Flanagan is retaining full guard.
Flanagan keeping moving, preventing Limbaugh from controlling successfully.
Flanagan keeping full guard, as Limbaugh tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Flanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Limbaugh passes into half guard.
Limbaugh is working for a kimura but Flanagan is defending it quite comfortably.
Limbaugh wants to work for an arm triangle but Flanagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flanagan tries to roll over but Limbaugh keeps him under control.
Flanagan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flanagan holds on and takes a little breather.
Flanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flanagan keeping moving, preventing Limbaugh from controlling successfully.
Limbaugh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flanagan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flanagan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flanagan (4) vs (2) Limbaugh
Flanagan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Limbaugh looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh wants to improve his position but instead Flanagan has moved into half guard.
Limbaugh is trying to get back to full guard.
Flanagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Limbaugh manages to get to full guard.
Limbaugh wants to hit a switch here but Flanagan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Limbaugh there! Score +3 for passing guard: Flanagan (7) vs (2) Limbaugh
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh can't escape the position.
Flanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Limbaugh tries to hold on but Flanagan postures up.
Limbaugh reaches up to try and control the position but Flanagan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Limbaugh rolls and tries to escape and now Flanagan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Flanagan (10) vs (2) Limbaugh
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh tries to escape but Flanagan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Limbaugh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Limbaugh breaks Flanagan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flanagan (10) vs (4) Limbaugh
Limbaugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flanagan is keeping the position for now.
Flanagan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Limbaugh controls the pace.
Limbaugh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flanagan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flanagan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flanagan (12) vs (4) Limbaugh
Limbaugh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flanagan defends it easily.
Limbaugh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flanagan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Limbaugh. Score +3 for passing guard: Flanagan (15) vs (4) Limbaugh
Limbaugh tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Flanagan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Flanagan (17) vs (4) Limbaugh
Limbaugh wants to control but Flanagan is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Limbaugh to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Flanagan (20) vs (4) Limbaugh
Limbaugh rolls, trying to escape but Flanagan keeps control of the position.
Limbaugh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Limbaugh is still trying to improve position.
Will Flanagan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Limbaugh tries to escape but Flanagan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Flanagan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Limbaugh trying to control the position but Flanagan manages to sink in the hooks.
Flanagan keeps control of the position as Limbaugh tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Limbaugh can't escape the position.
Limbaugh really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Flanagan's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Limbaugh wants to control his opponent's hands but Flanagan gets his hands free.
Limbaugh can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Limbaugh is really stuck here.
Limbaugh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Flanagan has the hooks in. Limbaugh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flanagan working for a choke but Limbaugh is defending well.
Flanagan trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flanagan takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Walter Flanagan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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